Environmental Supervisor

This position will work with West Fraser team members to develop a world-class EH&S culture, ensuring environmental compliance and eliminating workplace injuries.

What you will do:

• Work directly with Operations and Maintenance personnel on the manufacturing floor to drive EHS process and practice improvements. 
• Work with leadership team to accomplish established goals and objectives  

• Perform workplace environmental, health and safety inspections and audits. 

• Facilitate and oversee incident investigations to determine root cause(s) and provide recommendations for corrective actions. 

• Responsible for stewarding EHS programs at the division and maintaining all pertinent records. 

• Ensure implementation and continuous improvement to all safety related programs and policies including, but not limited to: Hazardous Energy Control Program, Chemical Management, Hearing Conservation, Hot Work, Mobile Equipment Safety, Respiratory Protection and Emergency Action Plan. 

• Ensure implementation and continuous improvement to all environmental related programs and policies including, but not limited to: Air Permitting, Water Permitting, Wastewater, Waste Disposal, Oil/ Chemical Storage and Spills and Stormwater management. 

• Steward West Fraser contractor safety program. 

• Demonstrate strong cross-functional leadership and teamwork skills with proven ability to set a vision. 

• Work with all levels of staff to ensure environmental, health and safety programs and policies are understood and upheld as a priority and value. 

• Analyze complex information and trends to make decisions regarding EHS performance and appropriate corrective/improvement actions. 

• Ensure controls and metrics are in place and sustained to monitor the progress of the division’s environmental, health and safety initiatives. 

• Prepare written reports for division site inspections with recommendations for corrective and preventive measures while ensuring actions are completed. 

• Conduct and/or organize environmental monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting 

• Steward functioning of the site Safety Committee and support subsequent follow-up actions. 

Minimum qualifications you will need:

• EH&S experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Access, Word, etc.)
• Solid understanding of facilitating a successful EH&S program
• Ability to present and train team members
• Must be proactive, enthusiastic, and demonstrate effective leadership skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong teams
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office software

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)